Photo by Joey Nicotra on Unsplash Narcissists thirst for their needs to be met and will go to great lengths to accomplish their goals. That’s why you keep asking yourself questions like, “Why can’t they leave me alone even when they’re…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash A toxic relationship is a place where someone wants to control you to meet their needs. Isolation is one of those subtle techniques manipulative partners use to sever all emotional and physical ties you have…
Photo by Lukas Rychvalsky on Unsplash Fear of abandonment is an overwhelming concern that those close to you will depart. Sometimes known as abandonment issues, it is primarily rooted in a past event where you were abandoned, either emotionally or physically,…
Photo by Katrina Wright on Unsplash A toxic relationship will leave you emotionally exhausted, drained, traumatized, low in confidence, and burdened with uncomfortable emotions. You will question how someone you cared for could commit such terrible actions against you. After leaving,…
Photo by Matt Bowden on Unsplash Moving on after leaving a toxic relationship is not the easiest thing to do. The relationship has left you emotionally, or even financially, drained and feeling so worthless that the prospect of starting a new…
Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash We all desire healthy and fulfilling relationships, but along the way, we sometimes throw in the towel and settle for any guy or lady we meet around the corner. We may settle for less because…
Photo by Jacqueline Day on Unsplash Leaving any kind of relationship is not easy, especially when you have a genuine emotional connection and concerns about your partner’s well-being. Even though a toxic relationship is one-sided, the victim will still care about…
Photo by the blowup on Unsplash Have you ever found yourself engaging in habits or behaviors that you can’t even understand why you’re doing them? Or do you find yourself overreacting to small situations, later realizing that those situations don’t warrant…
Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash Trauma bonding is the intense, unhealthy attachment someone forms with an abusive person. The person experiencing the abuse develops a strange chemistry and a feeling of ‘love’ towards their abuser. In fact, trauma bonding is…
Photo by Ivan Lapyrin on Unsplash You’ve probably left that toxic relationship, you’ve started your healing journey, and you’re really feeling like your old self again. Then your phone vibrates. Upon checking it, you find that it’s a message from your…
